Aopong Resort was exactly what I needed: it was quiet, calm, serene, simple and the owner is forthcoming and friendly. There's a bakery, steak house, convenience store and the Koh Mak temple just up the road. The resort is also within close distance of a pier, a good point to get to and off the island. There are many stray dogs on Koh Mak, but they are used to lots of people being around and are therefore no threat. The food offered at Aopong Resort's restaurant is delicious and can be purchased at a reasonable price. The restaurant is basically just the owner's cooking but she is a really good cook. You can rent a small motorcycle directly from the resort for 250 Baht (for 24 hours) which is not the cheapest on the island but definitely a reasonable price. As the resort is rather quiet it's possible that most guests will keep to themselves. Aopong is the perfect place to relax, read, enjoy the view and the good food, and with a motorcycle or taxi you can easily discover the rest of the island.